By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security extended its services to residents of Bareroot, East Coast Demerara, as part of its ongoing community outreach initiative. The outreach provided access to a range of services, including the Difficult Circumstances Unit, the Childcare Protection Agency, and the Family Enhancement and Domestic Violence Services. […]
By Royan Abrams Regional authorities in Region Six have commenced budget consultations for 2025, meeting with head teachers from nursery, primary, and secondary schools to discuss the region’s education needs. The discussions, led by Regional Executive Officer (REO) Narindra Persaud, aimed to ensure that the specific requirements of schools are represented in the upcoming budget. […]
Guyana has taken a significant step toward meeting the growing demand for dehydrated fruits and other commodities with the opening of a $14.3M Dehydrating Facility at Hope Estate. The facility aims to increase the production of value-added products for both local and international markets, such as Trinidad & Tobago, Chile, and Brazil. The new food […]
By Shannon Totaram The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) convened its monthly statutory meeting on Thursday to address key regional issues, including health, infrastructure, and education. One of the main topics discussed was the ongoing dengue fever mosquito fogging exercise. The first phase of the program has reduced the number of reported dengue cases in the […]
By Josiah Williams The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) remains resolute in its support of the mining sector and Amerindian communities across Guyana. General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, reaffirmed this position while responding to recent criticisms from the Guyana Human Rights Association, an organization Jagdeo labeled as anti-PPP. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo […]
By Nakasia Logan Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is poised to revolutionize its operations with the introduction of smart metering technology by the end of 2024. The new technology aims to streamline water management, reduce manual meter reading efforts, and increase operational efficiency. Chief Executive Officer of GWI, Shaik Baksh, announced the development during a recent […]
The government of Guyana is consulting with both local and international companies to restart operations at the former Troy Resources Mine. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealed that the government is forming a local consortium and seeking foreign investors due to the substantial investment required. Additionally, 112 small mineral properties within the Troy Resources […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans for several major projects in Kurukabaru, Region 8, as part of his two-day outreach to the Potaro-Siparuni region. The projects include expanding agricultural areas, providing high-speed internet, and constructing a sanitary block with a budget of $1.5 million. Additionally, $13.7 million will be allocated for the expansion of […]
The Kevin Sinclair Foundation has officially launched in Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam. Founded by Kevin Sinclair, a prominent Guyanese and West Indies cricketer, the foundation is dedicated to assisting the youth in his hometown. The organization will focus on supporting young people through sports and educational initiatives, with an emphasis on steering them away from […]
By Josiah Williams The National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has received new soil testing equipment, courtesy of the Canadian Government’s Sustainable Agriculture project. The donation includes soil testing probes, augers, and hana soil kits designed to improve the accuracy and speed of soil analysis for farmers. This equipment will enable more precise soil […]